Doctor of Philosophy / Master of Philosophy (Department of Government and International Studies)
文學及社會科學學院
Study Mode Full-time / Part-time
Tuition Fee Please refer to below
Cut Off Date 15 Apr 2026
Year of Entry 2026 September
Funding NatureUGC/RGC-funded
Self-funded
Tuition FeeUGC-funded
AY2026/27: HK$47,000 (approx. US$6,000)
AY2027/28: HK$49,500 (approx. US$6,300)
AY2028/29: to be confirmed by University Grants Committee
Full-time Self-funded
HK$94,000/year
Part-time Self-funded
HK$47,000/year
| Programmes | Potential Supervisors and Project Abstracts |
| Doctor of Philosophy, Master of Philosophy | (The list of potential supervisors and projects is for reference only. Please visit the Faculty or School websites for the most up-to-date information on academic staff and potential supervisors.) |
Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme
We invite candidates from all cultural and ethnic backgrounds, with evidence of academic excellence, research ability and potential, and good communication, interpersonal and leadership abilities to apply for full-time PhD study under the Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme (HKPFS). HKPFS is established by the Hong Kong Research Grants Council (RGC) with an aim to attract the best and brightest students from all over the world to pursue their PhD studies in Hong Kong. Applicants for admission to our PhD programmes via HKPFS will concurrently be considered for our regular research postgraduate programmes.
To learn more about the details, please click here.
Important Application Dates for Academic Year 2026/27
| Regular Research Postgraduate Programmes | Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme | |
|---|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 1 September 2025 | 1 September 2025 |
| Regular Round Deadline | 1 December 2025 | 1 December 2025 |
| Clearing Round Deadline | 15 April 2026* | - |
* The deadline to receive complete applications is 1 December 2025 for September 2026 entry. Depending upon the vacancies available in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, applications received after 1 December 2025 may be considered for September 2027 entry.
Since the admission offers are highly competitive and subject to quota availability, applicants are strongly advised to familiarise themselves with the application details at the following links and make applications as early as possible.
| Apply for Regular Research Postgraduate Programmes | https://gs.hkbu.edu.hk/admission/research-postgraduate-programmes/application |
| Apply via Hong Kong PhD Fellowship Scheme | https://gs.hkbu.edu.hk/admission/hong-kong-phd-fellowship-scheme/application |
China Studies
Government and Politics of the People's Republic of China; Social Movements in China; Chinese Labour Movement; Chinese Local Politics; Hong Kong Politics and Transition; Taiwan Politics
European Studies
French/German/British/Polish Politics; Central and Eastern European Countries' Politics: European Comparative Politics; European Integration; Government and Governance of the European Union; French and German Language and Culture
International Relations
Chinese Foreign Policy; European Foreign Policies; Euro-China Relations; International Political Economy; Security Affairs; Relations Across the Taiwan Strait; China and Africa
Political Theory
Theory of International Relations; Chinese Political Philosophy in the 20th Century; Comparative Western and Chinese Political Theory
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